Serbia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Can Bosnia outclass Serbia to push for the ideal top-two finish in the group?
- Serbia are averaging 85.0 points, 34.4 rebounds and 21.2 assists per game.
- Bosnia shot 43.9% from the floor and 29.2% from threes in the qualification round.
- Serbia have won eight out of the last ten games against Turkey.
Serbia to win and cover the spread (-20.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Countryside 1891 |
| Venue: | Basketball Development Center, Istanbul |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Serbia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.01 | 12.00 |
Serbia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Match Prediction & Analysis
The Serbian national team will play host to Bosnia in FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Serbia are on a fresh victory against Switzerland in the qualifiers, while Bosnia, currently on a roller-coaster run in the last one year, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Serbia currently stand in second spot in the European Qualifiers Group C with a 3-2 record, while Bosnia are sitting at the third spot of Group C with a 2-3 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Serbia have won five of the last five games against Bosnia. Serbia are scoring 92 points and allowing 77 points. The average total match points in the last five matches between Serbia and Bosnia is 169.
Serbia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogoljub Markovic | 17.3 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.7/1.7 |
| Xavier Castaneda | 15.0 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 0.5/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Serbia Preview
Serbia will be ready to play Bosnia in the home assignment as the next game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. They concluded the two-game set against Turkey without a win. It would be a crucial game for them after a close defeat at home. The visitors snapped a two-game winning streak in qualifiers. Serbia won four out of five matches in the EuroBasket 2025 before falling to Finland in the knockout round. After trailing by 15 points at break, Serbia outscored Turkey 22-11 to make it a three-point game.
Serbia were shooting 42% from the floor and 27% from the three-point line. The hosts in the previous game had a chance to counter Turkey in the final period but couldn’t cross the line. Serbia are scoring 80.7 points and allowing 80.0 points per game in the WC Qualifiers. They rank sixth in the blocks (3.3) and turnovers per game (9.7). Serbia’s sloppy shooting handed them a first defeat in the qualifiers.
Bogoljub Markovic led the scoring with 19 points off the bench. Ognjen Dobric went for 17 points, while Stefan Miljenovic dropped 10 points and five rebounds. Only three players reached double figures. Serbia, who produced Nikola Jokic, still have quality offensive players. Markovic could be the offensive threat in the road fixture. The guard averaged 17.3 points in Serbia’s basketball league. We back Markovic to lead the scoring with 15 or more points in the upcoming encounter.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Preview
Bosnia and Herzegovina continue their European Qualifiers campaign for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The hosts would eye their third win of the season as they previously dropped games to Serbia and Turkey. Their both victories came against Switzerland. Bosnia faced a 72-74 defeat to Serbia in the most recent game. With a 61-53 lead in the fourth quarter, Bosnia had a solid advantage but Serbia outclassed them with a 21-11 run. With four more games to go, Bosnia requires a breakthrough victory.
In the previous game, Bosnia could have sealed the victory but sloppy shooting in the fourth quarter made things worse. Castaneda hit a three-pointer with 10 seconds left and made it a one-point game. Bosnia needed one more basket to force the overtime or win it but failed short. Amar Alibegovic had a chance but he missed a layup shot with three seconds left. Bosnia shot 79% from the floor and 58% from the three-point line.
Only two players reached double figures for Bosnia. Xavier Castaneda was the top performer with 19 points, including four three-pointers. Emir Sulejmanovic went for 11 points and five rebounds. Adin Vrabac chipped in with 9 points and five rebounds. Defensively, Bosnia recorded five steals and two blocks. They were edged out 33-35 in the rebounding battle. Xavier Castaneda could be an offensive threat. He averaged 15.0 PPG in the ongoing competition. We back him to score 12 or more points in the road contest.
Serbia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | S Miljenovic |
| SG | Ognjen Dobric |
| SF | D Andjusic |
| PF | N Tanaskovic |
| C | B Koprivica |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Xavier Castaneda |
| SG | Vojin Ilic |
| SF | Emir Sulejmanovic |
| PF | Amar Alibegovic |
| C | Stefan Simanic |
SERBIA vs BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Winning PredictionSerbia head into the home contest as the favourites to win this match due to their comeback ability and superior ball-movement. We are backing Serbia to win the fourth game of the season and reach top spot in the group table. We also back both teams to reach a probable 162 points with Serbia scoring 85 or more points.
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